Fellow Nigerians, recently approved excise duty for alcoholic beverages and tobacco will take effect on Monday, June 4, 2018. Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari had approved the amendment to the excise duty rates in March. The amendment came after Kemi Adeosun, minister of finance, wrote to the president seeking approval for the excise reviews that […]
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Ace Nigerian entertainers, Davido, Wizkid and Falz have made the list of the 2018 Forbes Africa under-30 individuals that are making waves in their industries across the continent. Other celebrities across Africa that made the list are Sarkodie, Nasty C, Cassper Nyovest, Yemi Alade, Beverly Naya, Sonia Irabor, amongst others. The 2018 Forbes Africa under-30 […]
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A 39-year-old woman, Sholade Adegoke, who allegedly set her uncle ablaze over refusal to move out of her apartment, was on Thursday brought before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. Adegoke, who resides at No. 23, Oyenuga St., Ijeshatedo, Surulere, Lagos, is standing trial on a two-count charge bordering on assault. The Prosecutor, Insp. Ikechukwu […]
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The Chairman of PUNCH Nigeria Limited, Gbadebowale Aboderin has died. According to PUNCH, Aboderin, aged 60, died on Wednesday at 6:05am after a heart surgery. Until his demise, Aboderin was also the chairman of Punch Commercial Printing Limited and Lukahed Properties Limited. A sports enthusiast and philanthropist, Aboderin was the founder and chairman of the […]
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The overseer of Bride Assembly Church, Moses Alu, says Christianity is the centre of corruption in Nigeria. Pastor Alu’s vehement preaching against pastors who fail to tell politicians the truth is seen In an undated video currently trending on social media. Alu said: “Why do you stand on scriptures that prosper you and you don’t […]
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Music goddess Mariah Carey has sold the 35-carat diamond engagement ring her former boyfriend James Packer gave her two years ago. The huge sparkler, widely reported to be worth $10 million, was part of the financial settlement the diva made in 2017 after her split from the Australian media baron. “Mariah has been very vocal […]
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The wife of former Minster of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, Precious, has delivered a set of triplets on Friday, same day she is marking her birthday. Fani-Kayode announced the good news on his twitter handle. He said: “I give thanks to God for the birth of my three beautiful sons, Ragnar, Aiden and Liam this morning. […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday hosted leaders of the National Assembly to a breaking of (Ramadan) fast at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that those at the event were principal officers of the Assembly, including the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki; Senate leader, Ahmad Lawan; while Speaker of the […]
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The managing director/chief executive officer of Transcorp Hotels Plc, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, has lamented the neglect of the Nigeria’s tourism sector by governments at all levels. Ozigbo revealed that this was demonstrated by the abysmal marketing of the sector by relevant ministries and agencies of government. Speaking at a national tourism transport summit and expo […]
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In commemoration of the annually celebrated Children’s Day in Nigeria, the world’s leading airline, Emirate Airlines is hosting Nigerian Children to a treat. These children will have fascinating time with celebrities, media and the Emirates Regional Manager West Africa. The one day event is scheduled to hold at Ikeja City Mall on Saturday May 26th with so […]
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